Blog: MVRemix Rock

This previous Saturday I was lucky enough to sit down with the fellas from the boom booms followed by their concert at Sugar Nightclub in Victoria. Prior to the interview and concert I was excited as The Boom Booms are an up and coming band who seem to be perpetually expanding in song choices and career moves. Their success grew further recently as they were awarded the high up in the Peak's "Top 20 BC Bands of 20113. The boys have remained humble and focused during the process of further recognition. They explained to me that they [...]

Pretty Good Dance Moves are about to release their new full length album, Limo, on February 7, which is divided between 8 different magical Movements. Luckily, they have residency in New York City's venue, Pianos, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to check them out. Are you excited for the touring circuit? PGDM: We are excited to get on the road and out of NYC for a minute. You know the best part about leaving is coming back. I've been locked in the studio all winter working [...]

After seeing Caveman perform at the Bowery Ballroom, I now understand why it was a sold out show. To put it simply - it was amazing. All of Caveman's unique features were enhanced during their set. If you are like me and have listened to Coco Beware for the past five months on loop, seeing Caveman made me Decide how Thankful I was to have such a Great Life . Ok, I'll stop having fun with song titles and try to portray how these New York natives put on such a colorful performance. [...]

Dallas Green aka City and Colour came through Terminal 5 in New York on his latest tour. This was the first City and Colour tour since the Alexisonfire breakup announcement, and also probably the biggest City and Colour US tour yet. Last time I spoke to Dallas Green was on Warped Tour 2009 when Alexisonfire was still going strong and they were touring in support of what would become their last record, Old Crows/Young Cardinals. Since then, City and Colour has blown up in America and they've played a variety of big shows including the big FYF Fest MWTX show [...]

The last time I saw The Devil Wears Prada (TDWP), I was a scrawny 16 year-old in the middle of a mosh at Warped Tour. A whole album cycle ago, the Christian metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio was at what I thought would be the apex of their career. Luckily for them, the success of the band's latest album "Dead Throne," has kept their fanbase growing, and the band evolving. The Devil Wears Prada - Jeremy DePoyster So fast forward to last Thursday night at Metropolis in [...]

SCOTTISH-BORN SENSATION EMELI SANDÉ MAKES US DEBUT ON CAPITOL RECORDS LABEL WILL RELEASE SINGER AND SONGWRITER'S DEBUT ALBUM — ENTITLED OUR VERSION OF EVENTS — IN JUNE 2012 SANDÉ ON THE ROAD WITH COLDPLAY IN THE UK AND EUROPE THIS MONTH New York, NY — Scottish-born singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé, who has been thrilling fans across the Atlantic over the past year with her rich, soulful voice and sophisticated songwriting, will release her debut album in the US, entitled Our Version of Events, in late spring. The recent winner of the BRIT Critics' Choice [...]

Marissa Nadler Premieres Self-Produced Video for "In Your Lair, Bear" with SPIN "dreamy, melancholy and utterly captivating" - NPR World Cafe "[Marissa Nadler] isn't the work of an artist who discovered what she wants to sound like; it's the work of an artist who's just discovering what she's capable of. " - Pitchfork's Albums of the Year: Honorable Mention Watch "In Your Lair, Bear" video Boston-based dream-folk artist Marissa Nadler has debuted a brand new video for "In Your Lair, Bear," the first track [...]

Pentimento Announce 2012 European Tour with Light Years Buffalo, NY melodic punk rock band Pentimento has just announced dates for a 2012 European tour with Light Years. The tour, sponsored by NO DECLINE BOOKING, Hope This Helps Booking, FUZE Magazine and All Schools Network, kicks off Feb 17th in Belgium. Pentimento's Wrecked EP is out now on Panic Records. A split with label mates Young English will be released in early 2012. European Tour Dates: 17.02 - Merksplaas, Belgium - Jh Jig Zag 18.02 - Leuven, Belgium - Jh Sojo 19.02 - [...]

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B. Dolan featuring Toki Wright, Jasiri X, Buddy Peace, Sage Francis - Film The Police video B. DOLAN's "FILM THE POLICE" pays tribute to N.W.A.'s infamous "F*ck the Police," serving as a call to action for the digitized media movement while responding to the recent explosion of police brutality all across the world. This free MP3, courtesy of STRANGE FAMOUS RECORDS, features a reconstruction of Dr. Dre's original beat, brilliantly reanimated by UK producer BUDDY PEACE. Label CEO, SAGE FRANCIS, opens the song by picking up the gavel where Dr. Dre left it 23 years ago, [...]

MOUSE ON MARS SHARE DETAILS OF PARASTROPHICS, OUT FEBRUARY 28 ON MONKEYTOWN RECORDS Over the course of ten albums, not to mention an avalanche of side projects, remixes and collaborations, Jan St. Werner and Andi Toma of Mouse On Mars established themselves as two of the most inventive and unpredictable artists in electronic music. However, since they delivered the bracing, angular salvo that was Varcharz back in 2006, there has been an uncharacteristic period of silence. In 2012, that silence is broken. Mouse on Mars' triumphant return comes in the [...]

THE TWILIGHT SAD TO TOUR IN SUPPORT OF 'NO ONE CAN EVER KNOW' The Twilight Sad will be embarking on a North American tour following the release of their forthcoming full-length, No One Can Ever Know. The album was produced by Andrew Weatherall and will be available February 7, 2012 via Fat Cat Records. Freshly inspired by a listening diet of Cabaret Voltaire, Can, Liars, Magazine, Autechre, and Public Image Limited, the band turn to a dark, synth-heavy sound for No One Can Ever Know; the resulting LP shares thematic and sonic space with the most [...]

Paper Diamond Keepin' it Fresh Paper Diamond is the multi-talented artist who runs a label, design firm, and clothing store (Elm and Oak). This Colorado based DJ is mostly well known for his energetic beats, high synths, and rich vocals. I caught up with him before be played at New York City's Webster Hall. Tell me about Elm and Oak. PD: The start of it means Exclusive Limited Merchandise and One of A Kinds. My friend started it in Virginia back in the [...]

I generally give positives reviews, because (thus far) the shows I've attended have been good. Therefore, I find it difficult to express myself when a show was truly amazing. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' performance at the Bowery Ballroom was flat-out incredible. Although there were some heavily rehearsed dialogue parts between the songs, the overall performance was profusely high-energetic. Although some parts did seem staged, you could sense his sincerity towards his fans and his passion for music pervaded throughout his performance. His eccentric costume changes, humorous commentary, exuded confidence, and articulate rhymes, made this a stand-out performance and my crush [...]

ANNA VOGELZANG RELEASES HOLIDAY SONGS NEW ALBUM CANARY IN A COAL MINE OUT FEBRUARY 28TH In the spirit of the season, Anna Vogelzang has carried on her tradition of recording holiday songs towards the end of the year to share with friends and family. The practice began in 2008 when she'd just moved to Madison, WI after a stint in Chicago. Having yet to start a new day job, she found herself without a lot of extra funds to buy gifts, but also with more space for home recording in her new [...]

BIDINIBAND RELEASES IN THE ROCK HALL JANUARY 24 ON PHEROMONE RECORDINGS In The Rock Hall is the epic second album by Bidiniband, the estimable Toronto quartet led by former Rheostatic and award-winning author Dave Bidini. Bidini is the only Canadian artist to be nominated for a Juno, Gemini and Genie Award, as well as a finalist in 20122s CBC Canada Reads series. With In the Rock Hall- released January 24, 2012 on Pheromone Recordings- Bidini returns to his roots as an artist alongside his longstanding bandmates drummer Don Kerr (Ron [...]

I Break Horses announces first ever US shows supporting M83 VIDEO: "Wired" STREAM: "Load Your Eyes" (Star Slinger Load Your 808 Remix) - I Break Horses Allow us to introduce you to the beguiling world of I BREAK HORSES, the nom de plume of Maria Lindén and her musical partner Fredrik Balck. Residing in the Swedish capital of Stockholm, the duo have been meticulously crafting the nine incredible tracks that make up debut album Hearts throughout stolen moments gathered up over the past two [...]

Chuckie, the internationally known DJ hailing from Holland, is blowin' up the speakers with his new track, "Who is ready to jump," and is quickly carving a wide avenue in the city of the electronic industry. Chuckie's self-made label, event company, iPhone App, and musical movement, Dirty Dutch Music is now a staple within the industry. Want to talk about Dirty Dutch music? Chuckie: I wanted to do my own club tour with like 300 gigs a year and I kind of got bored by the way the promotors set up [...]

KASABIAN ANNOUNCE 2012 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES Tickets Go On Sale Dec. 2-3 Watch the Tour Announcement from Tom Meighan Here: UK rockers Kasabian return to North America in spring 2012 shortly after the release of their much-anticipated album Velociraptor! (debuted Sept. 20, 2011 digitally and the physical album on Sept. 27, 2011). In regards to the record, MOJO magazine says the band just made a career-best record that's completely devoid of filler...it's the great record Kasabian have been threatening to make for some time. Kasabian kicked off their [...]

They Might Be Giants Electronic Istanbul (Not Constantinople) Video John Flansburgh aka DJ Flansy Curates Playlist For Guggenheim "Art After Dark" Event, Dec 9 International Tour Continues in the US This Winter "After 30 years, They Might Be Giants retain the virtues that have endeared them to everyone from indie-favoring hipsters to the preschool set… " - USA Today *** "They Might Be Giants is a band that simply loves making music, something that still excites them after almost 30 years." - Billboard "As nerd culture [...]